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FOOD PANTRIES

Lighthouse of Hope Foundation Food Pantry    (951)977-6560

Mon 11:30 - 12:30pm 

Wednesday and Friday 11:30am-1pm

3rd Saturday: 11:30am-1pm

Doordash delivery available within 10 mile radius

Monday Location: 8791 Philbin Avenue, Riverside,CA 92503

Wednesday, Friday& 3rd Saturday Location : 9085 California Ave, Riverside 92503

Salvation Army Riverside Pantry (951)784-4490

Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-11am 3695 1st St, Riverside

OLPH Food Pantry Tue, Thur, Fri 10-12 noon Drive up service only

Located at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

5250 Central Ave, Riverside 92504 (951) 689-8921

The Fruit of Our Hands CURRENTLY CLOSED waiting to move in new building to resume food pantry

Tues 9:30am-11:30am, Wed-Fri 9:30am-11:30am

7000 Indiana Ave, #114, Riverside (951) 289-9808 please call, no walk-ins

Community Settlement Association Mon and Wed 11 am - 12 noon

4366 Bermuda Ave, Riverside 92507 (951) 686-6266

Seniors/Disabled call for assistance with picking up

Arlington Temporary Assistance Mon & Wed 10am-3pm, Tues & Thurs 10am-1pm

10495 Arlington Ave, Suite 1, Riverside (951)689-5620

Arlington Seventh Day Adventist 1st Tuesday 9-11:30am Food and Clothing Distribution

 (951) 688-6632

8778 Magnolia Ave, Riverside

Riverside Neighborhood Services: Catholic Charities            (951)924-9964

7209 Arlington Ave, Riverside

Community Services@ LaSierra University Church of the Seventh Day Adventists

Food Pantry Plus: 92505 Zipcode:

Wednesdays 8am-10:30 am (Closed on every 3rd Wednesday of the month)  (951)354-7095

4920 Sierra Vista, Riverside

Wesley United Methodist Church   5770 Arlington Ave, Riverside

Fri 9am-10:30am    (951) 689-2649

Individuals and families are allowed one time a month, with valid Identification

Janet Goeske Center (951)351-8800

Mon, Th, Fri 8am-6pm, Tues 8am-9pm, Weds 8am-7pm, Sat 9am-5pm

Food pantry bags and hygiene kits available, please call before to check availability

Lutheran Social Services (951)689-7847 

4162 Rubidoux, Riverside 92506 Wednesdays 10am-12pm, 12:30-2pm

Central Community Christian Fellowship   (951)689-5806

5623 Arlington Ave, Riverside Wednesdays 8am-10am

HOT MEAL SERVED

First Congregational Church -Project Food Wednesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm

To-go plates available upon request

3504 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside

Calvary Presbyterian Church Sundays 4pm – 5:30pm, Copeland Hall

Special Meals provided during Thanksgiving, Christmas

4495 Magnolia Ave, Riverside 92501 (951) 686-0761

OUTREACH SERVICES

TruEvolution (951)888-1346

Services for LGBTQ+ individuals as well as population at large

Including housing, case management, wraparound services, free, confidential HIV testing, behavioral health

4175 Brockton Avenue, Riverside 92501

Foothill AIDS Project (951) 742-7660

City of Riverside Homeless Outreach     (951) 826-2200

SHELTERS

Salvation Army Riverside Corps- Call at 10am to check for beds       (951)318-1329 

You must be at least 18 years old and experiencing homelessness.

Must pass Meagan's Law/background check

3695 1st St, Riverside,  92501 

Path of Life Community Shelter    (951) 683 -4101

 *waiting list, call at 10am to be put on list

(includes outdoor kennels for pets) 

2840 Hulen Place, Riverside, CA 92507

Corona Harrison Shelter/Navigation Center (951)739-4949 

35 bed shelter offers medical and dental care, mental health and substance abuse services, it allows pets to stay and helps residents search for permanent housing

420 W. Harrison St, Corona

Mercy House  (714)836-7188 ext 208

Programs provided: Emergency shelter, outreach, and permanent housing.

Project TOUCH (951) 677-9661

https://projecttouchonline.com

Emergency housing (21 day) program, Transitional housing (approx. 12-month program), resource referral center, food program, etc. Housing options for single parents, individuals, and families.* Require copy of  marriage license to house couples together. *Screening required for individuals with severe mental illness.

**No after hours line -application process is by phone during business hours M-Th 9am-4pm, F 9am-3pm**

Shared housing model. Potential clients can visit website for video overview of program.

Locations: Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Temecula

Emergency Housing: Call (951) 677-9661 

Family Shelters

Family Promise of Riverside     (951) 266-9158

Assisting families in danger of becoming homeless or those that are already facing homelessness

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Path of Life Family Shelter (951) 462-9822‍ ‍

Families only 

2530 3rd St, Riverside, CA, 92507      

Empowerment Village (formerly known as Rancho Damacitas Community of Mission Hope)

https://www.missionhope.com/empowerment-village

Need to present a source of income.  No pets allowed.

No childcare on campus and any visitation has to be off campus

Empowerment Village exists to help single moms believe that life change is possible.

Services: Housing, Education, Financial and Career advancement, Parenting, Holistic Wellness, Leadership

Call (951) 444- 1404          Email: info@cmoh.net

Address: 41760 Rider Way, Temecula, CA 92592

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING

Helping Hearts California 

through IEHP (800)440-4347 Mon-Th 7a-7p, Fri 7a-5p

90 limit transitional housing for disabled 18+. 2-3 day turnaround for services after referral. No case management services through them, will attempt to help place client in room and board. No hospice services available but have hospice services they can refer client to. 

400 lb weight limit, no clients on oxygen, no Gtubes. Drug and alcohol testing. No 5150. Case by case basis regarding arrest record.

Starting Over (Transitional housing Services) (951) 898-0862 

for individuals facing homelessness and struggling with mental illness and post-incarceration

startingoverinc.org

ROOM & BOARD

Joy Homes https://joyhomesshelter.com/(909)328-9503

Starts $1400 per month.Shared housing, 2 people/room. Women/Men separate housing

Assists many different populations including recently incarcerated, disabled, seniors, sober living. No credit check, security deposit equal to first month’s rent. One location in Hemet currently, locations in San Bernardino and Riverside opening end of September 2023

HOUSING

Fair Housing Council of Riverside County

assists residents with housing issues including problems with landlord, discrimination, and housing disputes

Email: fhcrc@fairhousing.net

3933 Mission Inn Ave., Suite Riv (951) 682-6581

No Place Like Home 

Thru HomeConnect & RUHS, Permanent Supportive Housing for 55+ with SMI and under 55 with SMI, Chronically Homeless. Need SMI Disability Verification, Age 55+, Chronic Homelessness Verification (application NPLH-PBV completed), within city of Riverside & be in county’s Clarity system w/Clarity ID. ($2700 income limit)

Call HomeConnect if client is not in county system to begin process of application otherwise email John Horn @Jo.Horn@ruhealth.org or Homeconnect@ruhealth with client’s Clarity ID

Contact John Horn, HHOPE Program (951)715-5050 with questions.

Riverside County DPSS -Families who receive CALWORKS and have children

-help with housing outreach and placement, utility assistance, rental assistance, security deposits, moving costs, credit repair, and case management

Home Connect through Riverside University Health System

(800) 498-8847 

(anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home)

Referral-based services -client needs an email contact to receive information, if no client email, contact Anita Muñoz about creating a client email for client to receive referrals and information

Lutheran Social Services - Riverside Area Office (951)689-7847

4162 Rubidoux Ave, Riverside, CA 92506

Certified HUD sponsored counseling agency providing free or low cost advice on buying a home, renting, default, foreclosure avoidance, credit issues or reverse mortgages.

Permanent Supportive/Rapid Re-Housing – Combines low-barrier affordable housing, health care, and supportive services to help individuals and families lead more stable lives.

Joy Homes https://joyhomesshelter.com/(909)328-9503

Starts $1400 per month.Shared housing, 2 people/room. Women/Men separate housing

Assists many different populations including recently incarcerated, disabled, seniors, sober living. No credit check, security deposit equal to first month’s rent. One location in Hemet currently, locations in San Bernardino and Riverside opening end of September 2023

HOMELESS YOUTH

Operation Safe House

(11-17 years old) 

9685 Hayes St. (24 hours) (951) 351-4418

Operation SafeHouse

4509 & 4539 Main St, Riverside 92501 (951) 369-4921

Transitional Living Program

(18-21 years old)

Young Adult Emergency Services

4509 & 4539 Main St, Riverside 92501 (951) 515-6155

Through Operation SafeHouse (ages 18-24)

What’s Up SafeHouse Textline

(844) 204-0880 text to chat with a licensed, trained counselor for support

7am-11pm, 365 days a year

Extended Foster Care/Kin-GAP/Independent Living Program through Riverside County

Current/former foster care youth eligible for services/resources that lead to self-sufficiency and independence as they transition from foster care to adulthood

(951) 358-6748 

RENT ASSISTANCE

Housing Authority of Riverside County (1 time)

5555 Arlington Ave 

(951) 351-0700

ALL PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS: Apply online : https://harivco.org/

*Must be completed online annually: Mandatory Annual Registration between October-December to be maintain active status on the list. 

Lutheran Social Services 3772 Taft St (951) 689-7847

Rental Assistance: Only available for 1 month. 

Criteria need to be currently employed , income must be under $3500.

Must be able to provide a bank statement and pay stub. 

Catholic Charities (951) 328-1575

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Domestic Violence* Countywide (800) 339-7233 - 

Riverside (951) 683-0829

Nationwide Text Text START to 88788

Nationwide TTY (800)787-3224

CA Domestic Violence Advocates and Shelters website

https://www.womenslaw.org/find-help/ca/advocates-and-shelters 

The Sheepfold (Women & Children) (877) 743-3736 -

Sheepfold (877)743-3736, (714)237-1444

Six-month transitional shelter for homeless or abused women with children with a goal to help residents gain employment and establish them in their own apartment, ready for independent living -boys can be no older than 12

Alternatives to Domestic Violence

https://www.alternativestodomesticviolence.org/

Services: Education, shelter, counseling

Emergency Lines: (951) 683-0829           (800)339-7233

(951) 425-8900          Email: info@alternativestodv.org

Hope House 

https://familyassist.org/programs/hope-house/

Services: shelter for clients w/children and pets, transitional housing, supportive services to help clients make healthy decisions for themselves, notary services offered.

24-Hour hotline (760)949-4357

National Center for Victims of Crime

https://victimconnect.org/

Services: Emotional Support, Information, Referrals, Helps find local resources for financial support and legal services

(855)484-2846

SAFE Families Justice Center

https://safefjc.org/

Free Services to connect you with community partners to reach safety, become educated about domestic violence, next steps, and your rights

Email: info@safefamiliesca.org 

Locations:

Riverside CenterTemecula Center

3900 Orange St.                                                      28910 Pujol St.

Riverside, CA 92501                                              Temecula, CA 92590

(951) 955-6100                                                       (951) 587-3900

 Indio Center

County Law Building 82-

995 Highway 111, Ste. 103,Indio, CA 92201

(760) 863-8363 

Empowerment Village (formerly known as Rancho Damacitas Community of Mission Hope)

https://www.missionhope.com/empowerment-village

Need to present a source of income.  No pets allowed.

No childcare on campus and any visitation has to be off campus

Empowerment Village exists to help single moms believe that life change is possible.

Services: Housing, Education, Financial and Career advancement, Parenting, Holistic Wellness, Leadership

Call (951) 444- 1404          Email: info@cmoh.net

Address: 41760 Rider Way, Temecula, CA 92592

Option House 

https://www.optionhouseinc.com/emergency-shelter

Services: DV Emergency Shelter, Education, Restraining Orders: DV and Gun Violence

Crisis Line: (909) 381-3471   Address: 813 North D Street, Ste. A San Bernardino, CA 92401

Office: (909).383-1602                                  

Email: info@optionhouseinc.com                 

VETERANS

Loma Linda Veterans Services (800)741-8387 x6085

Loma Linda VA (909)825-7084

U.S. Vets 15105 6th St., Moreno Valley (951) 877-3943

National Homeless Veteran Helpline (877)424-3838 (24/7)